Chinese memory brands are moving quickly to reduce their reliance on major global DRAM suppliers, with Gloway and KingBank introducing new DDR5 RAM kits built around domestically produced 24 Gb DDR5 memory chips. The launch marks an important step for China’s memory industry, especially as demand continues to grow for higher-capacity DDR5 modules among gamers, creators, and PC enthusiasts.
Gloway has unveiled its Longwu Yi Special Edition DDR5 memory kit, offering a total capacity of 48 GB through a 2 x 24 GB configuration. The kit is rated at 6000 MT/s with CL36-38-38-80 timings and operates at 1.25V. It also features a custom heat spreader design paired with 5W/mK thermal pads to help improve heat transfer and maintain stable performance during demanding workloads.
One of the key highlights of Gloway’s new DDR5 kit is its focus on AMD platforms. With many Ryzen-based systems benefiting from fast DDR5 memory, a 48 GB kit at 6000 MT/s could appeal to users who want more capacity than a standard 32 GB setup without jumping to a more expensive 64 GB configuration.
KingBank has also entered the race with its Star Blade RGB DDR5 memory series. Like Gloway’s offering, KingBank’s kit uses a 2 x 24 GB layout for a total capacity of 48 GB. The modules include 2mm-thick heat spreaders, thermal interface material covering the PMIC, and dual-sided RGB lighting with 16 LEDs, giving the kit a more premium look for gaming PCs and custom builds.
Both memory kits use an 8-die layout based on 24 Gb DDR5 chips made in China. This is significant because traditional DDR5 memory modules have commonly relied on 16 Gb or 32 Gb chips to produce standard 16 GB or 32 GB module capacities. By using 24 Gb chips, manufacturers can produce 24 GB modules, making 48 GB dual-channel kits a practical middle ground for modern PC users.
This capacity is especially useful for content creators, streamers, video editors, developers, and professionals who often find 32 GB limiting but may not need or want to pay for 64 GB. A 48 GB DDR5 kit gives users more room for multitasking, large creative projects, virtual machines, and memory-heavy applications while keeping costs and platform requirements more manageable.
The introduction of DDR5 modules using domestically manufactured 24 Gb chips also reflects a broader shift in the memory market. Chinese memory brands are beginning to show that they can produce higher-density DDR5 products without depending entirely on established international chip suppliers. While this does not mean global DDR5 pricing will change overnight, it could become more meaningful if production scales up successfully.
For now, the immediate impact on the worldwide DDR5 RAM market is likely to be limited. Large-scale adoption, broader availability, and proven long-term reliability will all play important roles in determining how competitive these modules become. However, the arrival of 48 GB DDR5 kits using locally produced 24 Gb chips is still an important milestone.
If Chinese memory chip makers continue improving output and quality, the increased competition could help ease supply chain pressure and potentially contribute to more attractive DDR5 memory prices in the future. For PC builders, the rise of 24 GB DDR5 modules also means more flexible upgrade options, especially for those looking to balance performance, capacity, and cost.
